Category: Workplace and Professional Issues

Understanding Workplace Dynamics: Why Nurses May Seem Entitled

Ever encountered a nurse whose demeanor seemed abrupt, demanding, or dismissive and thought, “Wow, they seem entitled”? You’re not alone. These perceptions of nurse entitlement...

Are Nurses Considered Healthcare Providers? The Legal Answer

There’s a better way to think about your professional identity than just as a “nurse.” Legally and ethically, the answer to are nurses considered healthcare...

Nurse Bullying & Lateral Violence: Why It Happens and How to Stop It

That sinking feeling in your stomach before a shift. The icy glare from a coworker in report. The “helpful” critique in front of a doctor...

How a Nurse Can Safely Refuse a Doctor’s Order: A Legal Guide

Your heart pounds as you stare at the medication order. Something doesn’t feel right—a dangerously high dose or a medication that clashes with your patient’s...

Can Nurses Access Anyone’s Records? A Guide to HIPAA & Privacy

There’s a line in nursing you never cross, and it’s often just a mouse-click away. The digital age put every patient chart at our fingertips,...

Failed a Drug Test as a Nurse? Here’s What to Know and Do Next

That moment the call comes from occupational health. The world stops. Your heart pounds in your chest, and a cold dread washes over you. You...

Mental Illness and Your Nursing License: A Complete Guide

That moment of panic hits every nurse: “Could my mental health struggles cost me my license?” It’s a silent fear that keeps many nurses up...

When Can a Nurse with C. Diff Return to Work? (CDC & Safety Guide)

Being diagnosed with a Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infection as a healthcare worker creates immediate stress and uncertainty. You’re not just worried about your health—you’re...

Male Nurses & Long Hair: Guide to Grooming Policies

So, you’re a male nurse or a nursing student with long hair, and you’ve hit that familiar wall of uncertainty. You ask yourself, “Can I...

Can You Take a Picture of Your Nurse? Legal & Ethical Guide

That nurse just went above and beyond. They stayed late to comfort you, answered your family’s questions with patience, or made a terrifying procedure feel...